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Neil Scolding
ID: UNCST-2021-R012864
 Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Uganda
REFNo: HS5294ES

1. To conduct a nationwide pilot study of Acute Flaccid Myelitis to gain insights into its frequency, clinical and radiological features and virological background in a Uganda setting.
2. To develop a nationwide clinical research network allowing collaborative medical research across Uganda and boosting research activity.

 UK 2025-04-11 17:38:16 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Bisegerwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R011022
 Global characterization of skin color to improve the accuracy of pulse oximeters.
REFNo: HS4069ES

To determine the optimal method of skin color determination,To determine the range of skin color among the heterogeneous population in Uganda. ,To characterize the wide range of skin colors that exist globally by taking a sample of skin color measurements from people in a diverse country such as Uganda,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:37:01 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Andima
ID: UNCST-2023-R008107
 Laboratory scale production of beta propiolactone (BPL) from cassava for application in the pharmaceutical industrial value chains
REFNo: NS827ES

The main objective of the project is to assess the chemical conversion of ethanol from cassava to produce a more valuable product, beta propiolactone (BPL) and determine if this conversion is viable on an industrial scale

4. VENTURE OBJECTIVES
Specifically, we aim at;
1. Optimizing production process for beta propiolactone
2. Synthesizing the intermediate chemicals (ethanol, ethylene and ethylene oxide) required for BPL production
3. Producing beta propiolactone at laboratory scale for inactivation of viruses during vaccine development.
4. Establishing the quality profile of the synthesized BPL
 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:34:53 2028-04-11 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Birungi Edwin Mutahunga Rwamatware
ID: UNCST-2021-R004880
 Bwindi mHealth: Improving data capture at the point of zoonotic disease spillover.
REFNo: HS5805ES

To expand surveillance in the region, incorporating an integrated mHealth One Health approach for early recognition of zoonotic spillover, Create an integrated One Health AFI outbreak alert system; a dashboard identifying clusters of human AFI cases and wildlife events surrounding the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest,To expand surveillance in the region, incorporating an integrated mHealth One Health approach for early recognition of spillover.,Develop passive geolocation system, which will improve accuracy of geolocation data of reports of potential outbreaks. ,Optimize a mobile phone APP capable of assisting health professionals and VHT members in triage, diagnosis, and treatment of common zoonotic diseases.,Develop a Village Health Team (VHT) network data collection system for acute febrile illness (AFI), which builds upon the existing mobile community health information system (mCHIS), run and responded to by healthcare workers at Bwindi Community Hospital. ,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:32:29 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Loy Muhwezi Abaine
ID: UNCST-2024-R003586
 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES ON THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COLLEGES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR479ES

To determine the industry employer involvement in QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda,To determine strategies used by trainers to improve their QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda,To establish the trainees’ perspective on QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda.,To explore the role of management in QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda.,The main objective of this study is to assess the existing QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:31:19 2028-04-11 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Richard Kwizera
ID: UNCST-2024-R003426
 Immunophenotyping of persons living with HIV and PTB associated Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4924ES

To evaluate and describe the innate and adaptive immune characteristics of persons living with HIV and PTB-associated CPA in Uganda.,To Compare the cytokine profile of HIV/PTB+CPA vs HIV/PTB-CPA in Uganda.,To Compare the innate and adaptive immune phenotypes of HIV/PTB+CPA vs HIV/PTB-CPA in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:30:11 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ODONG NEWTON DAVID
ID: UNCST-2024-R005113
 ACQUISITION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND LIFE EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN UGANDA: AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL STUDY
REFNo: SS3763ES

4. To analyse the success stories of persons with visual impairment who have successfully acquired higher education and life experiences in Uganda with reference to the following dimensions; a. Educational Journey b. Challenges and possibilities c. Futuristic paradigm,3. To study the view points on inclusive education of students with visual impairment studying in Higher Education institutions in Uganda towards the following closely associated individuals; a. Students with non-disabilities b. Teachers c. Administrative staff ,2. To analyse the gross enrolment ratio and trend of higher education in Uganda with a special reference to students with visual impairment from 2021 onwards.,1. To explore the factors hindering the acquisition of higher education and life experiences of students with visual impairment enrolled in higher education institutions in Uganda with reference to the following dimensions; a. Disability Support Services b. Personal and Recreational c. Socio-Cultural Perspectives d. Curriculum Adaptations and Accommodations e. Accessibility and Policy Perspective ,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:29:07 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher Sebuliba
ID: UNCST-2024-R003928
 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND FIRM PROFITABILITY IN HOTELS FOUND IN GREATER KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3697ES

1. To assess the effects of customer relationship management on firm profitability in hotels in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
2. To examine the mediating effect of customer satisfaction on the relationship between customer relationship management and firm profitability in hotels in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
3. To evaluate the moderating influence of service quality on the relationship between customer relationship management and firm profitability in hotels in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:12:22 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JENNIFER KASABIITI
ID: UNCST-2021-R013974
 OBSTETRIC FISTULA AN INDICATOR OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5475ES

1.To study the regional prevalence of obstetric fistula and the individual demographic and socio-economic factors associated with fistula risk among women in Uganda over time (2006-2020).
2.To examine the interlinkages between obstetric fistula occurrence, antenatal care (ANC) attendance, place of delivery, mode of delivery (vaginal birth/Caesarean birth) and health care provider on attendance
3.To understand the medical, personal experiences and history of women in Uganda living with an obstetric fistula
4.To understand the medical, personal experiences and history of women in Uganda living with an obstetric fistula
 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:11:02 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nelson Muwereza
ID: UNCST-2024-R015793
 Development of Theileria parva transmission blocking antigens: toward control of East Coast fever cattle-disease
REFNo: NS914ES

1 Identify brown ear tick-saliva and T. parva coding proteins that induce cattle acquired tick and ECF immunity.
2 Examine the diversity of the identified genes of T. parva in ticks and cattle.
3 Develop recombinant proteins based on the identified tick-saliva and T. parva immunogenic gene sequences.
4 Formulate recombinant protein-based antigens and evaluate their potential to interfere with T. parva transmission in cattle and ticks

 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:09:47 2028-04-11 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mary Sally Kabasa
ID: UNCST-2024-R004662
 DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A CASCADED PCM LATENT HEAT THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE UNIT FOR EXTENDED NIGHT SOLAR CROP DRYING
REFNo: SIR487ES

General Objective: To develop and evaluate the performance of a cascaded PCM packed-bed latent heat thermal energy storage (PB-LHTES) unit capable of supplying energy for extended night drying of crops.

Specific Objectives:
i. To perform simulations to determine the appropriate quantities of the available PCMs required for the cascaded PCM LHTES unit to last at least 11 hours of discharge.
ii. To refine the design and develop the cascaded PCM LHTES system based on the simulation results, focusing on integrating the PCMs and system architecture.
iii. Test and evaluate the thermal performance and efficiency of the developed cascaded PCM LHTES unit in real-world conditions under no load.
iv. To Implement the cascaded PCM LHTES system in a pilot-scale solar drying setup and assess its performance in drying select crop types.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:08:32 2028-04-11 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Najjuma Nambi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013717
 Improving diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in pregnancy in Uganda
REFNo: HS5524ES

1. To describe the completeness of blood pressure measurements in the antenatal card among women attending the antenatal clinic
2. To describe the stakeholder’s knowledge, barriers and facilitators to screening and timely diagnosis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
3. To describe the stakeholders self-reported solutions to the barriers to screening and timely diagnosis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 17:07:35 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jenifer Apil
ID: UNCST-2025-R016724
 Convergence or Divergence: A comparative Analysis of Tradition and Scientific Recommended Cassava Processing Practices in Terego District Northwestern Uganda
REFNo: A562ES

i. To analyze the convergences or divergences between traditional and scientific recommeded cassava processing practices.
ii. To assess the consumer-preferred quality attributes of cassava flour and how they contest with the scientific recommended quality attributes.
iii. To evaluate perceived threat of cassava cyanide poisoning among the Lugbara communities

Uganda 2025-04-11 17:04:54 2028-04-11 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nelly  Jaden Aggrey
ID: UNCST-2024-R004165
 COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS TOWARDS PREGNENCY- RELATED CHALLENGES AMONG TEENAGERS IN MBARARA DISTRICT SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3644ES

TO ASSESS COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS AIMED AT ADDRESSING PREGNANCY- RELATED SOCIAL AND HEALTH CHALLENGES AMONG TEENAERS IN MBARARA DISTRICT, SOUTHWESTERN
South Sudan 2025-04-11 17:03:39 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ian Ortega
ID: UNCST-2024-R016038
 Factors Influencing Newspaper Readership in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS3651ES

i) To establish the influence of demographics on newspaper readership in Kampala.
ii) To establish the influence of socioeconomic status on newspaper readership in Kampala.
iii) To establish the influence of technology on newspaper readership in Kampala.
iv) To establish the influence of content perceptions on newspaper readership in Kampala.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:59:22 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Enock  Kabanda
ID: UNCST-2023-R005775
 PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF DEPRESSION AMONG JUNIOR POLICE OFFICERS IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA
REFNo: SS3669ES

1. To determine the prevalence of depression among junior police officers in the Kampala metropolitan area.
2. To determine the factors causing depression among junior police officers in the Kampala metropolitan area.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:57:44 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Sendaula
ID: UNCST-2020-R014767
 A Pilot Study of the Self-Assessment Tool for Mental Health in Children and Youth
REFNo: HS5608ES

Main objective
To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the inerRAI Self-Reported Assessment for Mental Health in Youth (SAMHY) and the interRAI Parent/Caregiver Assessment Report of Mental Health for Children and Youth (PAMHY) in Uganda.
Specific objectives:
a) To assess the feasibility of the SAMHY and PAMHY among children and youth aged 4–21 years in Uganda.
b) To determine the acceptability of the SAMHY and PAMHY tools among participants, caregivers, and assessors in Uganda
c) To collect comprehensive data on mental health, well-being, and social determinants impacting children and youth.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:55:21 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edward Bbaale
ID: UNCST-2025-R017376
 Improving Bill Payment for Water and Sanitation Services in Uganda
REFNo: SS3693ES

Understand the magnitude and scope of arrears among NWSC customers (secondary billing records) Design and test an intervention to improve customer bill payment among NWSC residential customers (randomized controltrial of staff incentives)
Assess customer perceptions of a fair price for water service (household survey with randomized information treatment) To investigate the role of information provision in improving the payments for water and sanitation services
Uganda 2025-04-11 16:52:44 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Begumana Daniel
ID: UNCST-2024-R003195
 INCIDENCE OF AND RISK FACTORS OF COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT FOR PREMALIGNANT CERVICAL LESIONS AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS5782ES

To determine the incidence of and describe the nature of early complications of treatment for premalignant cervical lesions at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

To determine the risk factors associated with early complications of treatment for premalignant cervical lesions at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
 

 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:50:45 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Okeya Bonaventure
ID: UNCST-2024-R016505
 Enhanced Shared Leadership in promoting Instructor Effectiveness in Technical Institutes in Uganda: Case of Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS3708ES

1. To establish how shared leadership is promoted in Technical Institutes in Uganda. ,3. To explore Enhanced shared leadership practices that promote instructor effectiveness in Technical Institutes in Uganda.,2. To explore Instructors’ experience of shared leadership in Technical Institutes in Uganda.,1. To establish the promotion of shared leadership in Technical Institutes in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:49:15 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Aggrey Semeere Semwendero
ID: UNCST-2019-R001648
 Precision Imaging to Evaluate Kaposi Sarcoma (PRIME-KS)
REFNo: HS5498ES

•Aim 1: Refine SkinScan3D Technology and Usage Protocols for Routine KS Imaging:
•Aim 2: Compare Reproducibility and Accuracy of KS Lesion Size Measurements Between SkinScan3D and Current Standard of Care Measurement.
•Aim 3: Validate and Optimize SkinScan3D Clinical Workflow in Real-World Settings.

Uganda 2025-04-11 16:47:49 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phiona Bukirwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R009880
 Cancer Registration in Kyadondo County, Uganda
REFNo: HS5693ES

1. To describe the cancer incidence trends in Kyadondo County from the year 2017 (last year of complete registration) to date. 2. To determine the age-specific incidence rates and crude incidence rates per 100,000 of the population for the different cancers found amongst the population of Kyadondo County. 3. To determine the proportion of cancer patients who get treatment for their cancer. 4. To determine cancer survival for the registered cases.
Uganda 2025-04-11 16:44:55 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Ddungu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000966
 Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Video-Based Educational Initiative for Cancer Patients and Caregivers in Uganda
REFNo: HS5791ES

Our study aims to test the acceptability and efficacy of a video education tool for improving patient and caregiver knowledge and understanding regarding cancer diagnosis and treatment. ,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:44:08 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HARRIET KUSIIMA
ID: UNCST-2023-R006553
 Barriers and facilitators to optimal treatment coverage of mass drug administration for schistosomiasis among adults in Mayuge District, Uganda
REFNo: HS5732ES

(i) To assess the perceptions of programme implementers regarding the implementation of MDA for schistosomiasis among adults in Mayuge district, Uganda.

(ii) To explore the barriers to optimal treatment coverage of MDA for schistosomiasis among adults in Mayuge district, Uganda.

(iii) To explore the facilitators to optimal treatment coverage of MDA for schistosomiasis among adults in Mayuge district, Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:41:06 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Willy Ssengooba
ID: UNCST-2022-R001801
 Proof-of- concept: Understanding Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Diversity, Evolution, Epidemiology and Pathogenicity in Tuberculosis-High Burden African Contexts (DEEP-NTM): Uganda
REFNo: HS5734ES

Objective 1 (O1) To describe the species and intra-species level diversity of NTM within each geographical area through phylogenomic studies.
Objective 2 (O2) To understand the phylogeography of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in sUganda.
Objective 3 (O3) To assess the significance of NTM isolates and their relation to NTM-PD in different populations.
Objective 4 (O4) To use results as a proof-of-concept to design a prospective multi-centre study to:
i) investigate sub-regional geographical variations
ii) to distinguish variants associated with colonisation and NTM-PD
iii) to identify risk factors, potential routes of acquisition and transmission and clinical outcomes of NTM-PD.
 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:38:31 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANNAH ATUHAIRE
ID: UNCST-2021-R011702
 MEDIATING EFFECT OF INCLUSIVE STRATEGIES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION AND EDUCATIONAL INCLUSION OF CHILDREN IN STREET SITUATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3751ES

i. To examine the effect of stakeholder collaboration on educational inclusion of children in street situations under the condition of controlling for covariates in Kampala district, Uganda.
ii. To assess the effect of stakeholder collaboration on inclusive strategies for education of children in street situations in Kampala district, central Uganda.
iii. To assess the effect of inclusive strategies on educational inclusion of children in street situations in Kampala district, Uganda.
iv. To examine the mediating effect of inclusive strategies on the relationship between stakeholder collaboration and educational inclusion of children in street situations in Kampala district, Uganda.
v. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders towards inclusive strategies for enhancing stakeholder collaboration for educational inclusion of children in street situations in Kampala district, Uganda

 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:37:44 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Keya Khandaker
ID: UNCST-2024-R016173
 State of the Worlds Girls 2025 - Child, Early and Forced Marriages and Unions
REFNo: SS3753ES

Justification:
Despite large-scale policy action and legislative reform towards addressing child marriage, the practice remains highly prevalent. There is a growing urgency in the need to spotlight efforts to end CEFMU - while the global prevalence is decreasing, it is doing so far too slowly. ICRW and Plan International research suggests child marriage persists due to the interplay of gender norms, poverty, as well as wider scale issues around weak enforcement of legislation, poor economic prospects for girls, and natural and humanitarian disasters. The persistence of child marriage is an outcome of global level crises - referred to by UNICEF as a ‘polycrisis’ – that are indicative of the global rollback on girls’ rights. There is a clear need for further evidence on the lives and contexts of the girls who are often ‘hard-to-reach’: by engaging with already married girls / girls in unions, this research can establish how we can effectively support these girls who have been missed by current child marriage interventions. Key to the research is the ability to adapt the findings to make clear, evidence driven recommendations for action that will be relevant for Plan offices focused on addressing CEFMU at the community through to the global and regional level.
Objectives:
1. 1. What are married girls’ / girls in unions’ everyday experiences across livelihoods and income, health, education, household decision-making, and agency?
2. 2. In what ways does existing legislation, service provision and policy on CEFMU support married girls? And how are these measures implemented to be inclusive of marginalized married girls?
3. 3. What support do girls in marriages / unions need to promote and safeguard their rights?
 UK 2025-04-11 16:35:51 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
brian nyasulu
ID: UNCST-2024-R002157
 MALE INVOLVEMENT IN CONTRACEPTIVE DECISION MAKING AND SUPPORT FOR LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE METHODS AMONG COUPLES IN KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: HS5778ES

1.To assess the extent of male involvement in decision-making about long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) among couples in Kampala Uganda. 2.To identify key factors influencing male involvement in long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) use and decision-making in Kampala Uganda. 3.To determine barriers affecting male involvement in long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) use decision-making in Kampala Uganda. 4.To evaluate the role of healthcare providers in promoting male involvement in long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) use methods in Kampala Uganda.
 Malawi 2025-04-11 16:30:28 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Khamisi Musanje
ID: UNCST-2021-R012863
 Behavioural Problems Associated with Internet Usage Among Ugandan Children
REFNo: SS3757ES

1. To identify the content children aged 11-14 years access on the Internet in Uganda.

2. To determine the frequency and duration of internet use among children aged 11-14 years in Kampala, Uganda.

3. To investigate the behavioural problems linked to internet usage among children aged 11-14 years in Kampala, Uganda.

4. To examine the relationship between internet usage and behavioural problems among children aged 11-14 years in Kampala

5. To investigate the moderating effect of social factors (age of internet initiation, gender, class in school, type of school and
current age) on the relationship between internet usage and behavioural problems.
 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:28:27 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ronald omolo ouma
ID: UNCST-2023-R007754
 Dementia Detection from a Generated Runyankole-Rukiga Speech-Data set with Speech Analysis and Machine Learning Techniques
REFNo: HS5749ES

1. To generate a dementia speech dataset for Runyankole-Rukiga in southwestern Uganda
2. To build and pilot test a speech-based machine learning algorithm that distinguishes a person with dementia from one without dementia among Runyankole-Rukiga speakers within Southwestern Uganda
 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:25:55 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Arinaitwe Juliet
ID: UNCST-2024-R016009
 PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS ON ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS OF HEADTEACHERS AND SCHOOL CLIMATE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
REFNo: SS3754ES

To find out the relationship between the administrative skills of headteachers and school climate as perceived by secondary school teachers.

To find out the difference in the perceptions of secondary school teachers on the administrative skills of headteachers and school climate with regard to; Age, Gender, Educational qualifications, Teaching experience, Years spent in the same school, Type of school, and Locality of the school.

To determine which specific administrative skill of the headteacher has a stronger influence on the school climate as perceived by secondary school teachers.

To find out the impact of the administrative skills of headteachers on teachers’ professional development and work environment.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:24:58 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANNA TURUMANYA KALUMUNA
ID: UNCST-2023-R006534
 ACCEPTABILITY OF AMBULATORY SURGERY WITH AN INNOVATIVE RECOVERY AT HOME PROGRAM, AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG SELECTED HEALTH SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5528ES

1. To determine the level of acceptability of ambulatory surgery with an innovative at
recovery at home program among selected health system stakeholders in Uganda
2. To analyze the factors associated with the acceptability of ambulatory surgery with an
innovative at recovery at home program, among selected health system stakeholders in
Uganda
3. To establish the intrapersonal factors associated with the acceptability of ambulatory
surgery with an innovative at recovery at home program, among selected health system
stakeholders in Uganda
4. To assess the institutional factors associated with the acceptability of ambulatory surgery
with an innovative at recovery at home program, among selected health system
stakeholders in Uganda
 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:23:23 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Mark Kazibwe
ID: UNCST-2024-R002834
 PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH POSTPARTUM USE OF LONG-ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN 15- 45 YEARS, IN BUTAMBALA DISTRICT, SOUTH CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS5563ES

General objectives.
To determine the prevalence and factors associated with post-partum use of long-acting reversible contraception within 12 months after birth, among women aged 15-45 years in Butambala district.
Specific objectives.
1. To ascertain the prevalence of postpartum use of long-acting reversible contraception within the first 12 months after childbirth among women aged 15-45 years in Butambala district.
2. To determine socio-demographic factors associated with postpartum use of long-acting reversible contraception within the first 12 months after childbirth among women aged 15-45 years in Butambala district.
3. To determine obstetric factors associated with postpartum use of long-acting reversible contraception within the first 12 months after childbirth among women aged 15-45 years in Butambala district.

Uganda 2025-04-11 16:22:09 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Flavia Matovu Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013337
 An Open-label, Single-arm Study to Provide Continued Access to Study Drug to Participants Who Have Completed Pediatric Clinical Studies Involving Gilead HIV Treatments.
REFNo: HS5804ES

The primary objective of this trial is to provide continued access to the study medication received in the parent protocol or switch to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF; coformulated; Biktarvy®) for participants who completed a Gilead parent study evaluating medications for HIV treatment.
Uganda 2025-04-11 16:20:58 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
STEPHEN DUSENGIMANA
ID: UNCST-2025-R017043
 COST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA: ACASE STUDY OF KAGADI DISTRICT, WESTERN REGION
REFNo: SS3722ES

1. To assess the contribution of budgeting in terms of Timeliness, Variance Analysis, transparency on financial performance of Private Secondary Schools in Kagadi District, western region, Uganda
2. To examine the effect of Financial reporting in terms of completeness, compliance and consistency on financial performance of Private Secondary Schools in Kagadi District, western region, Uganda
3. To analyze the level of cost control in terms of cost reduction and cost variance on financial performance of Private secondary schools Kagadi District, western region, Uganda
4. To investigate the moderating effect on the relationship between cost management practices and financial performance of private secondary schools in Kagadi, western region, Uganda

Uganda 2025-04-11 16:07:56 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Janet Nakigudde
ID: UNCST-2019-R000444
 TESTING MULTI-LEVEL SCALE-UP STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL-BASED POPULATION APPROACH OF MENTAL HEALTH PREVENTIVE INTERVENTION: UGANDA
REFNo: HS5647ES

General Objective
The overall goal of this study is to address vertical and horizontal scale-up implementation framework gaps in Uganda. This study will test new recommended vertical scale-up and sustainability implementation strategies and study impact and underlying mechanisms when the new scale-up model is applied.
This research will guide the development of evidence-informed theoretical frameworks and processes to effectively institutionalize EBIs in LMICs such as Uganda. To achieve this goal, we will carry out 4 sequential steps (4 aims).
Specific Objectives
1.
To establish a cross-level partnership and strengthen stakeholders/leaders’ advocacy capacity to make evidence-based informed children’s mental health policy and practice decisions and to facilitate the EBI institutionalization through the educations system illustrated in figure 1.
2.
To develop implementation Protocols in collaboration with cross level partners (established in Aim 1) based on a new multilevel train-the-trainer scale-up framework to support the EBI/PD scale-up.
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Implement the new Protocols for scale-up and test the relative value of additional implementation supports intended to sustain teacher EBI practices through a Hybrid III cRCT.
4.
To explore underlying scale-up and sustainability implementation mechanisms.
 Uganda 2025-04-11 16:03:54 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jacklyn Arinaitwe Makaaru
ID: UNCST-2024-R015354
 Impact Evaluation of Childcare Services for Kampala Market Women Study
REFNo: SS3696ES

Primary objectives:
a. To assess the labour market effects (labour force participation and productivity) of gaining access to childcare services by women working in markets in Kampala.
b. To assess the effects of gaining access to childcare services on the well-being of women working in markets in Kampala.
c. To assess the effects of gaining access to childcare services on the well-being of children of women working in markets in Kampala.

Secondary objective:
d. To assess important dimensions of heterogeneity, related to accessibility, wealth levels, women’s agency, and child’s age.
e. To explore secondary outcomes of access to childcare services by women working in markets in Kampala including spillover effects on other household members, and changes in mobility.


Uganda 2025-04-11 16:00:39 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deborah Nakalyowa Luggya
ID: UNCST-2024-R003382
 Menstrual Hygiene Management and materials: Experiences of Adolescent Girls with Disability in Kamuli District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3523ES

a) To examine the current state of menstrual hygiene management among adolescent girls with disabilities in Kamuli district.
b) To identify the unique needs and challenges of adolescent girls with different disabilities in managing menstruation in Kamuli district.
c) To assess the factors influencing availability, accessibility, and affordability of reusable sanitary wear for adolescent girls with disabilities in Kamuli district.
d) To explore the socio-cultural factors influencing menstrual hygiene practices among adolescents with disabilities in Kamuli district.
e) To assess the effects of inadequate menstrual hygiene management on the overall health, well-being, and participation of adolescent girls with disabilities in Kamuli district.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 15:55:45 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ATURINDA JOSHUA
ID: UNCST-2024-R002017
 NARRATIVES OF RESILIENCE: KIGA FOLKTALES IN CULTIVATING SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL IDENTITY
REFNo: SS3803ES

i. To establish the historical moral and educational value embedded within Kiga traditional folktales.
ii. To analyze the importance of Kiga folktales in cultivating sustainable Cultural Identity
iii. To design innovative interventions that ensure sustainability of traditional Kiga folktales.

Uganda 2025-04-11 15:53:53 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Denis Okethwangu
ID: UNCST-2024-R004883
 Health system resilience in the context of infectious disease outbreaks: Exploring concepts and experiences, frameworks and tools in Uganda
REFNo: HS5718ES

1. Explore the understanding of the concept of health systems resilience, and determinants that influence building a health system resilient to infectious disease epidemics in Africa.
2. Critically assess the JEE and GHSI tools for their appropriateness to measure resilience to infectious disease outbreaks in Uganda and based on the results adapt/develop a context-specific tool for measuring HSR to infectious disease outbreaks.
3. Assess the resilience of the health systems of Mubende and Kassanda Districts during response to the Ebola virus disease outbreak in 2022 using the context-specific tool and design interventions or strategies to address identified gaps towards building a resilient health systems to infectious disease outbreaks.
4. Identify enablers and barriers to the implementation of proposed strategies and interventions aimed at building a resilient health system to infectious disease epidemics.
 Uganda 2025-04-11 15:28:50 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Awal
ID: UNCST-2024-R016231
 DEVELOPMENT OF POWER FLOW ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE OF 132-KV POWER TRANSMISSION GRID: A CASE STUDY OF UGANDA\'S ELECTRIC POWER SECTOR
REFNo: SIR483ES

PID parameter optimization using water cycle algorithm (WCA).,The current state of AGC in interconnected power systems.,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 15:27:19 2028-04-11 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julius Okuni Boniface
ID: UNCST-2019-R000963
 PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED NOVEL MOLECULAR POINT OF CARE DIAGNOSTICS FOR EMERGING AND ONGOING EPIDEMICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN UGANDA (PREPARE-TID)
REFNo: A584ES

General Objective To validate novel rapid molecular assays in nucleic acid extraction, point of care testing and One health surveillance of AMR, CCHF, RVF and other arthropod borne pathogens responsible for emerging and ongoing epidemics in Uganda Specific Objectives (i) To determine the prevalence of Congo Crimean Haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in different tick species collected at Kampala City Abattoir. (ii) To determine the diagnostic performance of a novel NA extraction on selected Assays for rapid detection of CCHF, RVF and AMR. (iii) To determine the diagnostic performance the multiplex qPCR-based Point of Care diagnostic assay for detection of CCHF, RVF and AMR. iv) To appraise the existing one health point of care diagnostics for detection of zoonotic pathogens using a meta-analysis. (v) To determine the reliability of novel next generation sequencing platform for detection of AMR markers for Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa from waste water samples.
(vi) To document the conditions required for the optimal performance of the test protocols.
(vii) To evaluate the field performance of the Multiplex qPCR one Health point of care diagnostic and the reliability of novel Next Generation platform in an emergency outbreak situation.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 15:16:42 2028-04-11 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Kaggwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R008842
 Dialogues of Delivery: Fine-Tuning Large Language Models for Prenatal and Perinatal Care in East African Languages
REFNo: HS5739ES

General Objective
To develop, evaluate, and deploy an open-source fine-tuned Large Language Model capable of answering prenatal and perinatal care questions in Luganda, Runyankore-Rukiga, and Swahili, thereby enhancing access to relevant health information among expectant mothers.
Specific Objectives
1. Collect, curate, and build high-quality clinical text corpora and datasets specific to these languages and healthcare needs.
2. Develop a pipeline for fine-tuning domain-specific LLMs to support prenatal and perinatal care in Luganda, Runyankore-Rukiga, and Swahili.
3. Deploy and evaluate the effectiveness of the fine-tuned domain-specific LLMs in community health settings, ensuring linguistic, cultural, and contextual relevance.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 15:13:35 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Omulepu Isaac
ID: UNCST-2022-R003531
 PREVALENCE AND FACILITATORS OF RESPECTFUL MATERNITY CARE DURING CHILDBIRTH AMONG WOMEN IN IN KAYUNGA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL AND IMPACT OF DISRESPECTFUL AND ABUSIVE CARE ON MATERNAL HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR
REFNo: HS5710ES

1. To determine the prevalence of RMC during childbirth among women in Kayunga RRH .
2. To assess for the facilitators of RMC during childbirth among women in Kayunga RRH
3. To explore the impact of disrespectful and abusive care of women during childbirth to maternal health seeking behavior.

 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:48:37 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nicolas Laing
ID: UNCST-2024-R015317
 The impact of patient preferences, knowledge and attitudes on the demand for and supply of formal health care in Uganda
REFNo: SS3699ES

Objecitve,
 New Zealand 2025-04-11 14:45:57 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Japheth Noel
ID: UNCST-2021-R013959
 The Role of Inclusive Practices on Academic Resilience and Retention among Refugee Secondary School Students: A case of Nakivale Refugee Settlement Camp, Uganda
REFNo: SS3750ES

To examine the role of inclusive practices on academic resilience and retention among refugee secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp in Uganda.,(v) To analyze the relationship between academic inclusive practices and retention among secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.,To determine the relationship between social inclusive practices and retention among secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.,To analyze the relationship between academic inclusive practices and academic resilience among secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.,To examine relationship between social inclusive practices and academic resilience among secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.,To explore social and academic inclusive practices among secondary schools in Nakivale refugee settlement camp, in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:40:49 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
EDWIN AKUGIZIBWE
ID: UNCST-2024-R003785
 Data-driven trauma and surgery care in remote Africa: Socioeconomic insights, outcome models and equity recommendations
REFNo: SS3606ES

Develop an innovative app to enhance tracking and prediction of follow-up-treatment of trauma/surgery cases for improved health equity in Uganda and Africa at large.,Identify patterns and trends and develop models that classify and predict trauma related cases, with a particular focus on disparities in healthcare delivery.,Assess the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to surgical care for trauma patients in remote regions of Uganda ,The key aim of this study is to develop predictive models for health equity in remote African regions. These models will integrate data on SES, healthcare infrastructure, and past healthcare outcomes to anticipate potential areas of need and vulnerability (Ranapurwala et al., 2019). By proactively identifying and addressing disparities, the study seeks to contribute to the establishment of a more equitable and resilient healthcare system capable of responding effectively to trauma incidents.,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:37:25 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Ebbs
ID: UNCST-2021-R012328
 A Risk Prediction Model for Prehospital Identification of Seriously Ill Children in Resource Limited Settings
REFNo: HS5672ES

Develop a risk prediction model for the early identification of serious illness in the prehospital setting. , Determine the ability of CHWs to collect new clinical exam parameters in the prehospital setting utilizing mHealth for training. ,
 USA 2025-04-11 14:34:43 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tadeo Winyi
ID: UNCST-2024-R002357
 FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS3719ES

The study's objectives are:
i. To assess the role of revenue streams in promoting quality of education in private universities in central Uganda.
ii. To determine the extent to which financial budgeting influences the quality of education in private universities in central Uganda.
iii. To analyze the effect of financial monitoring and control in the promotion of quality of education in private universities in central Uganda.
iv. To explore the mediating role of financial management practices between financial resource management and quality of education in private universities in central Uganda.


 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:31:27 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRED TWINOMUGISHA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003414
 THE ROLE OF INVOLVING PATIENTS IN PROMOTING HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN MUKONO AND KAGADI DISTRICTS: A MIXED METHODS STUDY
REFNo: HS5449ES

1)To determine the level of knowledge and practice on hand hygiene among patients and health workers in selected healthcare facilities in Mukono and Kagadi districts, Uganda.
2)To explore the barriers and facilitators of involving patients in promoting hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers in selected healthcare facilities in Mukono and Kagadi districts, Uganda.
3)To explore the perceptions of healthcare workers on involving of patients in promoting hand hygiene practices in selected healthcare facilities in Mukono and Kagadi districts, Uganda.
4)To design and evaluate an intervention to improve hand hygiene among health workers.

Uganda 2025-04-11 14:30:15 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jessica Perkins M
ID: UNCST-2021-R013564
 Perceived Norms About Alcohol Use and HIV/STI Prevention among Adolescents and Young Adults in Rural Uganda (Y-SNAPS)
REFNo: HS5650ES

1. To Use qualitative methods to explore perceived norms around alcohol, HIV/STI transmission risk behavior, and HIV prevention among adolescents and young adults (AYA) in Rwampara District, Uganda. 2. To estimate the causal effects of perceived norms around alcohol use and HIV/STI transmission risk behavior on HIV/STI prevention among AYA in Rwampara District and conduct survey experiments to assess how different data collection methods affect responses. 3. To conduct a mixed-methods, randomized controlled trial to test the preliminary efficacy and mediating mechanism of a personalized normative feedback intervention on behavioral intentions, heavy alcohol use, and HIV/STI prevention among AYA in Rwampara District.
 USA 2025-04-11 14:27:29 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edith Namakula
ID: UNCST-2022-R006923
 Antibiotic prescription patterns among inpatients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. Incidence, UCG compliance and associated factors
REFNo: HS5646ES

To determine the incidence of antibiotic prescription among inpatients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:26:00 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lucy Aciro
ID: UNCST-2023-R007829
 Income Diversification and Climate Change Adaptation among smallholder farmer in Northern Uganda
REFNo: A567ES

1. To determine the alternative livelihood strategies among smallholder wood charcoal producers
2. To analyze the effect of income diversification options on food security and living standards of the smallholder wood charcoal producers
3. To assess the climate change adaptation strategies adopted by smallholder wood charcoal producers
4. To determine the willingness of the farmers to adopt different strategies or productions process that enhances sustainability

 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:24:32 2028-04-11 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eleanor Namusoke Magongo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013199
 Uganda Paediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (UP-ART) -THRIVE Sub-study on diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Advanced HIV disease in Children and Adolescents living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS5592ES

Primary Objective:

1.To assess the cascade (receipt of all components of care with in one month of being eligible for screening), of care among children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) with advanced HIV disease (AHD), dissecting all steps included in the Ugandan national guidelines (including screening for AHD and opportunistic infections (OI), treatment, optimization of care and prophylaxis).

Secondary objectives:

2.Describe the number and proportion of CALHIV who were eligible for AHD screening per calendar year starting in 2023, among all those in follow-up in UP ART that year

3.Describe the prevalence and incidence of AHD and its characteristics at the time of AHD diagnosis.

(i)Prevalence is based on proportion screened for AHD who met the definition of AHD at initial screening

(ii)Incidence will be estimated in two groups:

a.among those screened and not diagnosed with AHD at initial screening who meet the definition of AHD within 12 months of initial screening.

b.among those eligible for screening but were not screened for AHD, who met the definition of AHD within 12 months of becoming eligible for screening

4.Assess the clinical progression and outcomes of children and adolescents with AHD diagnosis, including mortality, morbidity (new and recurrent WHO 3 and 4 events), retention in HIV care, treatment interruption, and growth changes by 12 months after AHD diagnosis.

5.Strengthen data quality and completeness of AHD related data captured in electronic medical records through dedicated training, data monitoring plans and regular feedback to clinic staff.
 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:20:45 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Ahimbisibwe Miriam
ID: UNCST-2021-R012129
 Establishing Surveillance for Serious Neonatal Infections in sub-Saharan Africa (SNIP-Africa) Version 2.0 dated 15 Aug 2024
REFNo: HS5614ES

General Objective
To establish capacity and methods to conduct surveillance of neonatal BSI, pathogen and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, AMR colonisation prevalence (patient and hospital environment) and antibiotic prescribing trends among hospitalised neonates (≤28 days) in sSA neonatal units.


Specific Objectives
i. To set up a surveillance network and define methods to support continuous epidemiological evaluation of neonates with suspected sepsis in participating sSA neonatal units.
ii. To create a streamlined, translatable data capture approach for use across a range of healthcare facilities.
iii. To determine the personnel and physical resources required for ongoing surveillance in different settings.
iv. To develop a real time data dashboard driving quality improvement through surveillance at the level of participating sites.
v. To describe AMR burden and patterns and identify trends in resistant bacterial invasive and carriage isolates in participating units and participants.
vi. To pilot assessment of colonization pressure and the relationship between invasive blood culture isolates, faecal carriage, the hospital environment and antimicrobial usage.
vii. To develop tools to detect and monitor outbreaks within participating neonatal units.
 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:17:57 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 HIV-Associated Viral Acute Respiratory Tract Illness (HAVARTI): The burden and severity of vaccine-preventable respiratory infection in people living with HIV in rural Uganda.
REFNo: HS5676ES

Primary Objective

The overarching goal of this study is to define the incidence and relative frequency of, and severity of illness from, influenza and two other vaccine-preventable viral respiratory infections, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and SARS-CoV-2, among people living with HIV (PLWH) in rural Uganda.


Specific Aims

1. Determine the incidence of ARI in a cohort of individuals living with HIV in rural Uganda and the proportion and incidence of those ARI episodes caused by vaccine-preventable viral respiratory infections (influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2). We will enroll adolescents and adults infected with HIV who receive care at the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) clinic at Bugoye Health Centre (BHC), a rural peripheral health facility in western Uganda. Participants will self-collect a mid-turbinate nasal swab at the onset of every episode of ARI during the study follow-up period. Samples will be tested for RSV, influenza, and SARS-CoV-2 within 48 hours of collection using a molecular assay.

2. Estimate the morbidity and mortality from influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 in this same population of PLWH. Study staff will conduct home visits 14 days after the onset of each episode of ARI to assess outcomes. Specifically, they will record any antibiotic or other treatment taken and its source (e.g., purchased at drug shop or prescribed by a healthcare provider); missed days of work (e.g., in the field for subsistence farmers); care-seeking including outpatient visits and inpatient admissions; and vital status.

3. Explore risk factors for severe disease from influenza, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 among PLWH. As an exploratory aim, we will collect information on demographics, household and socioeconomic factors, cooking methods, past medical history including presence of underlying lung disease, smoking status, and history of pneumonia or tuberculosis, nadir and last CD4 count, most recent HIV viral load (VL) and VL at diagnosis, and ART history.

Uganda 2025-04-11 14:15:22 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ouma Simple
ID: UNCST-2021-R012820
 Harnessing Parental Social Networks to Increase HIV Testing Uptake Among Children of At-Risk Parents in Uganda: A Parallel-Group, Two-Arm Quasi-Experimental Implementation Science Protocol
REFNo: HS5741ES

Objectives:

Main Objective

To Adapt, implement and evaluate maternal SNS to improve access to HIV testing services among children of FSW.

Specific Objectives

1. To adapt SNS that harnesses maternal SN for HIV testing in children of female sex workers
2. To implement the adapted HASHTAG intervention targeting CARP in Gulu City
3. To evaluate the effectiveness and implementation science outcomes of the HASHTAG project
 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:13:08 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Davis Hafashimana Simon
ID: UNCST-2025-R018006
 An investigation into the variability of Hemileia vastatrix on Robusta coffee in Uganda
REFNo: A591ES

Objectives 1. To assess the genetic diversity of Hemileia vastatrix on Robusta coffee in Uganda 2. To make a linkage of any observed diversity to disease distribution in Uganda
Uganda 2025-04-11 14:11:00 2028-04-11 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Venantius Bbaale Kirwana Bbaale
ID: UNCST-2024-R002370
 RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN UGANDA’S ISLANDS, AN ANALYSIS OF SEXUALITY INFORMATION SOURCES AND COMPLETENESS.
REFNo: SS3785ES

4-Evaluate the level of completeness of sexuality information from various sources to young people in Uganda\'s island communities,3-Compare current and preferred sources of sexuality information sources among young people in the Uganda Island communities,2-Assess the barriers young people in island communities face in accessing sexuality information from different sources.,1-Explore young people’s perceptions of risky sexual behavior in the Uganda Island communities.,Examine young people’s perceptions of risky sexual behavior and how sexuality information sources and completeness influence sexual behavior, in Uganda Island communities.,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:09:55 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Javan Tindyebwa
ID: UNCST-2025-R017192
 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, LEADER ACCOUNTABILITY, STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION, AND EDUCATION SERVICE QUALITY AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3802ES

To examine the extent to which Stakeholder Participation mediates the relationship between Ethical Leadership and Education Service Quality in MUK in Uganda.,To establish the effect of Ethical Leadership on Education Service Quality in MUK in Uganda. ,To establish the effect of Stakeholder Participation on Education Service Quality in MUK in Uganda., To establish the effect of Leadership Accountability on Education Service Quality in MUK in Uganda,To examine the relationship between ethical leadership and leader accountability, and service quality and how these relationships are mediated by stakeholders at Makerere University.,
 Uganda 2025-04-11 14:04:32 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
EDIMOND SERWANGA
ID: UNCST-2025-R017659
 ASSESSING THE SITUATION OF TEACHERS IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3797ES

General objective To assess the teaching and learning situation of primary and secondary school teachers in both refugee and non-refugee settings across Uganda's West Nile and Karamoja sub-regions. 1.2.2. Specific objectives The study aims to address the following specific objectives: (i) To explore how teachers create, promote and utilise a supportive teaching environment that enhances their professional growth and well-being. (ii) To establish school and community practices that enhance child protection, well-being, and inclusion. (iii) To assess teachers’ practices on classroom management, instruction and assessment. (iv) To establish teachers’ understanding of the curriculum and how it informs teachers’ practices. (v) To establish language support strategies used by teachers to promote learning in schools.
Uganda 2025-04-09 17:19:38 2028-04-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lolem Lucy Chegem
ID: UNCST-2024-R004656
 Nature and Degree of Karamojong Pastoral Community Participation and Integration in Wildlife Conservation Interventions in Kidepo Valley National Park, North Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS3755ES

1. To conduct a policy review towards the establishment of national (Uganda) wildlife conservation policies and guidelines on community participation and integration of Indigenous peoples' social and cultural practices
2. To examine the Karamojong Indigenous and traditional wildlife conservation values, practices, and livelihood needs associated with KVNP
3. To explore the nature of the Karamojong participation in wildlife conservation practices in the management of KVNP
4. To determine the degree of the Karamojong participation in wildlife conservation activities in KVNP
5. To explore the nature of the Karamojong integration in wildlife conservation practices in the management of KVNP
6. To determine the degree of the Karamojong integration in wildlife conservation activities in KVNP

 Uganda 2025-04-09 17:01:55 2028-04-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
REBECCA NANTANDA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001533
 Optimization and testing of ALRITE, a clinical decision support tool for management of respiratory illnesses in young children in primary care health facilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS5721ES

To pilot test ALRITE in 4 Ugandan health facilities after an optimization phase of iterative testing and ALRITE improvement.

1. To optimize ALRITE for health worker use through multiple cycles of reversal single-case experiments29,30* with 6-8 health workers per cycle.
2. Pilot-test study feasibility and the effectiveness of the optimized ALRITE tool on the diagnosis and management of wheezing illness and pneumonia in young children using interrupted time series (ITS) design.
3. Assess outcomes of implementation following ALRITE deployment and determinants of successful adoption using a sequential quant-> QUAL mixed methods design.
 Uganda 2025-04-09 16:40:46 2028-04-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Olds
ID: UNCST-2023-R006240
 Evaluation of NT-proBNP in outpatient heart failure care in southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS5796ES

Main Objective 1. Create and evaluate an algorithm for nurses using a point-of-care biomarker of heart failure (N-terminal-pro hormone B-type natriuretic peptide, NT-proBNP) to support heart failure management in Uganda. Specific Objectives 1. Identify an average baseline NT-proBNP for patients with HFrEF in the MRRH outpatient cardiology clinic. 2. Develop and compare the use of an algorithm for diuresis based on the NT-proBNP with standard of care diuretic plans for patients with HFrEF in the MRRH outpatient cardiology clinic 3. Evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of implementing an NT-proBNP based algorithm for heart failure care in Uganda
 USA 2025-04-09 16:31:41 2028-04-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jennifer Serwanga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002056
 VacICoP: Chimpanzee Adenovirus Type 3-Vectored Marburg Glycoprotein (GP)-Expressing Vaccine (ChAd3-MARV)-Induced Correlates of Protection
REFNo: HS5469ES

This study aims to identify the immune correlates of protection (ICoPs) against Marburg virus disease (MVD) through comprehensive analyses of humoral and cellular responses in both vaccinated and infected individuals. ICoPs will be identified by studying human and non-human
primates (NHPs) that have either survived infection, succumbed to it, or been successfully immunised. The research aims to expedite regulatory approval and licensure by identifying the most effective and durable ICoPs against MVD.
Key objectives and deliverables include:
1. Identifying the MVD ICoPs
2. Detailed humoral and cellular immune profiles distinguishing protective from nonprotective anti-MARV immunity
3. Reference reagents and scalable high-throughput screening assays
4. Predictive statistical models for forecasting vaccination effectiveness
5. Integrated clinical, immunological, and demographic datasets
6. Regulatory guidance for new vaccines approval
7. Global collaborative data exchange framework
 Uganda 2025-04-09 16:29:46 2028-04-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Erisa Mwaka Sabakaki
ID: UNCST-2019-R001625
 Stakeholder perceptions and ethical considerations in gene therapy clinical trials for sickle cell disease in Uganda
REFNo: SS3570ES

Aim 1: To determine stakeholder perceptions of somatic gene therapy for SCD. We shall engage patient support and advocacy groups to ascertain knowledge gaps, expectations, and preferences regarding gene therapy. This will facilitate patient education and smooth implementation of research and development of affordable and accessible gene therapy in LMICs.

Aim 2: To examine the ethical, legal, and social considerations in somatic gene therapy clinical trials for SCD in a resource-limited setting. We shall use deliberative focus group discussions and key informant interviews to explore the ethical and social considerations in somatic gene therapy research in low-resource settings.

 Uganda 2025-04-09 16:28:31 2028-04-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Willbroad Byamukama
ID: UNCST-2022-R010646
 RURAL LANDLESSNESS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN UGANDA; A CASE OF KIGEZI SUB-REGION (KABALE, RUBANDA, RUKIGA, AND KISORO DISTRICTS)
REFNo: A561ES

iii. To establish workable strategies to address food insecurity in Kigezi sub-region (Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, and Kisoro).,ii. To examine the effect of rural landlessness on food insecurity in Kigezi region (Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, and Kisoro).,i. To examine the causes of rural landlessness in Kigezi sub-region (Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, and Kisoro).,The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of rural landlessness and food insecurity in, Uganda case of Kigezi region and come up with strategies to increase food security in Kigezi sub region with the rural landlessness.,
 Uganda 2025-04-09 16:09:36 2028-04-09 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DICKSON NIWASASIRA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003949
 The Effectiveness of Electronic Media on Utilization of Health Services in a Rural Setting
REFNo: SS3705ES

I. Establish the electronic media channels used by different demographic segments of the rural population to access health information.
II. Determine the impact of electronic media on overall utilization of facility- based Health services in a rural setting.
III. Establish the effectiveness of different electronic media channels on utilization of facility-based health services among different demographic segments of the rural population.

 Uganda 2025-04-08 7:35:22 2028-04-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Glenn Ogolah
ID: UNCST-2025-R017145
 Asset Financing and Micro Leasing in Agriculture
REFNo: SS3726ES

1. Examining barriers and opportunities in asset financing and micro-leasing
adoption for smallholder farmers and microenterprises:
a. Identifying and analyzing the barriers and opportunities affecting the access of
asset financing solution amongst smallholder farmers
b. Examine gender differences in barriers to accessing asset financing for
smallholder farmers
c. Explore interactions among key stakeholders, including farmers,
microenterprises, SACCOs, and MFIs, to assess their roles and influences in
the asset financing landscape
2. Examining the role of clean energy assets in meeting farmers most urgent needs:
a. Identifying and analyzing the barriers and opportunities affecting the adoption
of clean energy assets by farmers
b. Exploring available productive assets in the market and their distribution
channels for rural farmers

 Kenya 2025-04-07 7:58:51 2028-04-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Josephine  BIRUNGI
ID: UNCST-2024-R003480
 A Roadmap towards the successful deployment of a fixed dose combination of Artemether-Lumefantrine+Amodiaquine (FDC ALAQ) in Uganda (DeTACT Study)
REFNo: SS3706ES

Main Objective: to identify and address obstacles in implementation and deployment of FDC ALAQ at an early stage, and contribute to the smooth introduction of FDC ALAQ in Uganda.
Specific Objectives:
To identify and engage with key national stakeholders involved in Malaria control and introducing new antimalarials in Uganda;
ii. To obtain understanding into relevant policy, regulatory and implementation procedures of new antimalarials and to identify areas that require strategic attention before any new antimalarials are introduced in Uganda;
iii. To develop a practical roadmap that can be used for the effective introduction and deployment of FDC ALAQ in Uganda aiming to control and contain artemisinin resistance in Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-04-03 16:55:55 2028-04-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robinson Amanyiraho
ID: UNCST-2024-R016357
 Impact of the Growing Expertise in E-health Knowledge and Skills (GEEKS) Program in Reducing Immunization Defaulters and Enhancing Timely Reporting of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Cases in Uganda
REFNo: HS5737ES

Goal:
The goal of this study is to evaluate the contributions and sustainability of GEEKS Cohort 1 projects, while also providing actionable recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of current and future implementations of the GEEKS program.
Specific Objectives
1.
To document and analyze the contributions of GEEKS Cohort 1 projects in strengthening Vaccine Preventable Disease Surveillance (VPDS) and routine immunization coverage.
2.
To assess the sustainability of GEEKS Cohort 1 projects and identify factors influencing their long-term impact.
3.
To provide evidence-based recommendations for strengthening the design and implementation of current and future GEEKS program initiatives.
 Uganda 2025-04-02 9:37:17 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Geofrey Musinguzi
ID: UNCST-2024-R015961
 HIV Prevention Program Outcomes: Measurement of accessibility, and utilization of key HIV prevention services and linkage to care among adolescent girls and young women, female sex workers, and people who inject drugs in Uganda – A Rapid Coverage Survey
REFNo: HS5730ES

Main objective
The survey’s main objective is to measure the HIV prevention program outcomes among key and priority populations, particularly the AGYW, FSWs, and PWIDs, to inform ongoing and future HIV prevention programs (among such populations) in Uganda.

Specific objectives
1. To assess access to key HIV prevention services and products among AGYW, FSWs, and PWIDs in Uganda.
2. To assess the utilization of key HIV prevention products and services among AGYW, FSWs, and PWIDs in Uganda.
3. To measure the proportion of HIV-positive AGYW, FSWs, and PWIDs linked to HIV/AIDS, STD care and desired health services.

 Uganda 2025-04-02 9:35:25 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stella Achen
ID: UNCST-2025-R016855
 PARTICIPATORY INTERVENTION RESEARCH TO ADDRESS CHILD EXPLOITATION IN KARAMOJA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3733ES

i. Explore the main forms of exploitation and modern slavery in Napak and Moroto Districts;
ii. Assess interventions and program components that should be prioritized concerning child exploitation, bearing in mind the major intersecting issues such as gender discrimination, food security, and climate change;
iii. Explore the traditions, narratives, and cultural beliefs that could be mobilized as assets to the program; and lastly,
iv. Map out the key actors and influencers in the child exploitation debate.

 Uganda 2025-04-02 9:26:44 2028-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sebastian Linnemayr
ID: UNCST-2021-R012696
 R01 Study “INcentives and ReMINDers to Improve Long-term Medication Adherence” (INMIND)
REFNo: SS3732ES

Main Objective
1. We propose to optimize an adaptive intervention using the INMIND approach in a Stage III efficacy randomized trial using a two-stage SMART design in Uganda. All clients (including the control group) will receive information about the importance of behavioral routines, as is part of the standard adherence counseling for treatment initiators and create personalized ART adherence anchoring strategies. We will first enroll patients into an Wisepill use only phase for one month. We will then randomize them to receive either usual care / information only or low-cost daily text messages. All clients will have the opportunity to select a new anchoring plan in the first two months, so that they then have another 4-month period during which to establish a routine. Those who if fail to take their ART pills very regularly, meaning at the same time for at least 80% of the days at the end of month three will be re-randomized to one of two more intensive interventions for the subsequent three months: monthly or monthly escalating prizes.

The Specific Aims are to:
SA1 (Primary): Test the first-stage main effect of Messages vs. Control on the maintenance of ART adherence (primary outcome) and viral suppression (secondary outcome).
SA2 (Secondary): Examine (a) the second-stage main effect of receiving monthly vs. monthly escalating incentives on the primary and secondary outcomes among first-stage non-responders, and (b) whether changing one’s anchoring plan at month two moderates the effect of monthly and monthly escalating incentives.
SA3. Synthesis Phase: Perform a cost-effectiveness analysis including a comparative analysis of the INMIND components among first-stage responders and non-responders and conduct information dissemination activities in Uganda after completion of the trial.

 USA 2025-04-02 9:23:18 2028-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Kyobe Bosa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013941
 UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL DRIVERS OF MPOX DISEASE IN AFRICA
REFNo: HS5719ES

General Objective
To assess the state of knowledge, attitudes, and practices, including socio-ecological and behavioral determinants of health considerations, regarding MPXV acquisition and vaccine uptake in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To assess the determinants of the Mpox disease spread and modes of transmission
2. To determine the community’s knowledge, attitude, practices, and perception on Mpox disease
3. To evaluate health-seeking behavior for Mpox disease
4. To identify the barriers and facilitators to Mpox vaccine uptake

 Uganda 2025-04-02 9:21:50 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Walter Akwat
ID: UNCST-2024-R003452
 Uganda Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) 2024
REFNo: SS3727ES

• Conduct a thorough inter-sectoral analysis to assess the magnitude and
severity of humanitarian needs and conditions among refugee and host
community households across all 13 formal refugee settlements across
the country and refugee concentrations in Kampala.
• Identify variations in humanitarian needs across different areas of study,
population groups, and household vulnerability profiles.
• Compare key findings of the 2024 MSNA with the Vulnerability and
Essential Needs Assessment (VENA) (2019) and 2018 MSNA.
• Offer insights into inter-sectoral needs to inform prioritization of refugee
response efforts and strategic planning.
Uganda 2025-04-02 9:20:09 2028-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Agrace Atwikirize
ID: UNCST-2024-R002716
 Stressors, Coping Strategies, Hope and Academic Perfomance of Teacher-Trainees in Universities in Central Region, Uganda
REFNo: SS3485ES

i. To find out the variations of stressors with biodata among teacher-trainees in universities in Central Region, Uganda.
ii. To investigate the relationship between stressors and coping strategies among teacher-trainees in universities in Central Region, Uganda.
iii. To establish the relationship between coping strategies and academic performance among teacher-trainees in universities in Central Region, Uganda.
iv. To assess if the relationship between stress and academic performance is mediated by coping strategies among teacher-trainees in universities in Central Region, Uganda.
v. To determine the mediating effect of coping strategies and hope on the relationship between stressors and academic performance among teacher-trainees in universities in Central Region, Uganda.

Uganda 2025-04-02 9:18:20 2028-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mohamed  Ali Bashir
ID: UNCST-2024-R002641
 PREVALANCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH IMMEDIATE ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG WOMEN WITH UNINTENDED PREGNANCIES DELIVERING AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS5383ES

General Objectives
To determine prevalence and factors associated with immediate adverse perinatal outcome among women with unintended pregnancies delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
Specific Objectives
1. To determine prevalence of immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among women with unintended pregnancies delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
2. To determine factors associated with immediate adverse perinatal outcome among women with unintended pregnancies delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

 Somalia 2025-04-02 9:16:24 2028-04-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cecilia Akatukwasa
ID: UNCST-2024-R002112
 Feasibility and acceptability of the Vxnaid-Immunization Information System (Vxnaid-IIS) for improved Immunization Monitoring and Data Management through Digitization in Wakiso district.
REFNo: SS3734ES

4. To explore stakeholder’s insights and perspectives into future use of Vxnaid-Immunization Information System including sustainability,3. To assess the barriers and enablers to implementation of the Vxnaid-Immunization Information System across four HSDs and four Municipal councils in Wakiso district.,2. To explore key stakeholders’ perceptions, attitudes and acceptance of the Vxnaid-Immunization Information System,1. Explore key stakeholders’ perspectives on practicality, ease of use and overall experience with integrating Vxnaid into current Immunization Information systems across four HSDs and four Municipal councils in Wakiso district.,
 Uganda 2025-04-02 9:08:21 2028-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
William Blackmon
ID: UNCST-2025-R017006
 Consumer Protection Surveys - Uganda
REFNo: SS3650ES

The project aims to:
• Measure consumer protection risks associated with digital financial services (DFS) usage in Uganda
• Track consumer protection risks across two survey rounds
• Create a comparable cross-country analysis (the survey is also carried out in 10 other countries)

 USA 2025-04-02 9:06:12 2028-04-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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